Former Scotland captain Stuart Hogg has revealed that he has spent time in rehab following his arrest on February 25th.
A Police Scotland spokesperson confirmed Hogg had been charged and was released on an undertaking to appear at Jedburgh Sheriff Court at a later date, with a report submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.
The 31-year-old who shocked the rugby world by announcing his retirement ahead of the 2023 Rugby World Cup has said that that the stint in the rehabilitation centre has helped him ‘reset’.
On Sunday, Hogg posted a message on his personal Instagram account discussing the challenges he has faced in recent months.
“I was lost, needed help, direction, time away from the spotlight to be able to take a deep breath and think.
“I’ve been so concerned about what people thought of me, how I was coming across, the impact I would have on them and how I would survive the day. I lived every moment in my head and it wasn’t healthy.
“Spending time at a rehabilitation centre allowed me to reset, learn about myself and talk about how I felt, without being judged.
“It’s not been easy but it was the right thing to do. Taking accountability was the first step in the right direction. I accept I have made mistakes and understand why l acted as I did.
“Personal, private issues being played out in the public eye and online abuse are things that have impacted me significantly. I’ve not been able to deal with it. Online abuse is not okay.
“Having some time away has allowed me to see the world differently, be grateful for the things I have and most importantly, be excited about what is in front of me in the short, medium and long term.
“Thank you to everyone who has been in touch and offered support, friendship and love. You have helped me through the darkest of times and I will look forward to embracing what is next with you all.”
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— Stuart W Hogg (@StuartWHOGG_) April 28, 2024
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